The request from the Pennsylvania Broadcasters Association and the Pennsylvania Newspaper Association also questioned the constitutionality of the judge's original ruling. That ruling was based on Judge Cleland's understanding of the Pennsylvania Rule of Criminal Procedure 112, titled "Publicity, Broadcasting, and Recording of Proceedings." That rule reads in part: "The court or issuing authority shall: (2) prohibit the transmission of communications by telephone, radio, television, or advanced communication technology from the hearing room or the courtroom or its environs during the progress of or in connection with any judicial proceedings…"

Judge Cleland also ruled Monday that alleged victims cannot avoid disclosure of their names by testifying under pseudonyms.

The former Penn State assistant coach faces 52 charges he abused 10 boys over 15 years, allegations he denies.